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Five of the best California bungalows in Sydney for sale

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Hendley, S. (2026, September 18). Five of the best California bungalows in Sydney for sale. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/five-of-the-best-california-bungalows-in-sydney-for-sale-20260918-p60y9u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The article highlights five California bungalows in Sydney currently on the market. These homes are characterized by features such as gabled roofs, timber floors, leadlight windows, and verandahs. Each property includes modern updates while preserving original charm, offering spacious living areas, multiple bedrooms, and private outdoor spaces like gardens or pools. The houses are located in desirable suburbs with easy access to schools and amenities.

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California bungalows, known for their distinctive details like low-pitched roofs, timber floors, leadlight windows, and front verandahs, continue to be popular in Sydney. The Sydney Morning Herald highlights five such properties currently on the market. One notable example is a circa 1915 California bungalow in Lindfield, featuring approximately 1031 square metres of manicured gardens and an expansive sandstone al fresco area overlooking a pool. The property includes original features like herringbone parquet flooring and ornamental fireplaces combined with modern updates such as a gourmet kitchen and air-conditioning. Located near the prestigious Lindfield Public School and close to Killara High School, this bungalow offers both character and contemporary comfort, appealing to families looking for an enduring home in Sydney's leafy suburbs.

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Shona Hendley

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California Killara High School Lindfield Lindfield Public School Sydney

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California GPE · 7× Lindfield GPE · 3× Beecroft Public ORG · 1× Epping Boys High ORG · 1× Killara High School ORG · 1× Lindfield Public School ORG · 1× Sydney GPE · 1×

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Behind its classic facade, this California bungalow has been transformed inside, with an upper-level offering three additional bedrooms, including the master suite many people dream of, a dedicated cinema room and a home office.

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Five of the best California bungalows in Sydney for sale · assertive framing

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Defined by distinctive details such as low-pitched gabled roofs, wide eaves, timber floorboards, decorative leadlight and front verandahs, California bungalows have a strong street presence and character-filled interiors. asserted

bungalows → define → presence

Solidly built, easy to extend, and flexible in layout, they also offer features that ensure their enduring popularity. asserted

that → build → popularity

This c.1915 California bungalow has been extended, blending original features with updates to suit modern living. asserted

bungalow → extend → living

Set on approximately 1031 square metres of manicured gardens, the property is secluded and private, with an easy-care backyard and an expansive sandstone al fresco that overlooks the pool. asserted

that → Set → pool

Modern updates include a sunken lounge, gourmet stone kitchen, air-conditioning and video intercom entry. asserted

updates → include → lounge

Extensively renovated, this California bungalow offers a versatile, family-friendly floorplan over two levels. asserted

bungalow → renovate → levels

With lots of natural light from its north-east-to-rear orientation, the home features an open-plan living and dining area, plus additional living spaces, including an upstairs retreat and lounge with a feature fireplace. asserted

home → feature → fireplace

The home offers five spacious bedrooms, plus an expansive garden, entertaining deck and fire pit. asserted

home → offer → bedrooms

Located in the heart of Lindfield, the house is within walking distance of Lindfield station and Lindfield village and is zoned for Lindfield Public School and Killara High School. asserted

house → locate → School

Behind mature gardens, you will find “Stratford”, a 1927 California bungalow that grabs your attention with its preserved facade and leadlight windows. asserted

that → find → facade

Inside, the home is light-filled, with a formal lounge featuring a marble fireplace and a window seat, and a dining room with garden views. asserted

home → fill → views

The property is zoned to Beecroft Public and Epping Boys High schools. asserted

property → zone → schools

people → transform → suite

Downstairs, an expansive open-plan living, dining and kitchen area features high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and herringbone timber floors, as well as another three bedrooms. asserted

area → feature → bedrooms

Set on an approximately 726 square-metre block, the outdoor space offers plenty of room to enjoy, including a level, landscaped backyard, a covered al fresco with a full outdoor kitchen and dining space, and a swimming pool. asserted

space → Set → kitchen

This California bungalow, built in the 1920s, has been beautifully restored throughout. asserted

bungalow → build → 1920s

The facade, with a circular window and verandah, sets the tone, while the interior’s wooden floorboards, high ceilings and open fireplaces carry the character inside. asserted

floorboards → set → character

Updates include open-plan living, dining and kitchen, plus outdoor spaces; the saltwater pool and covered al fresco are perfect for enjoying the sunshine. asserted

pool → include → sunshine

The property is located close to Richmond’s shops, cafes and schools and within walking distance of Chapel Street. asserted

property → locate → Street